Infantino, on messages of support for Floyd: “They deserve applause, not punishment”

The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has called for possible sanctions by German Football Federation (DFB) to players like Achraf, Sancho, McKennie or Thuram for their messages of support for George Floyd, killed by a police a few days ago. Infantino has asked “common sense”. And has asked not to punish those who show or have shown their solidarity with the citizen killed in in Minneapolis.

“For the avoidance of doubt, in a FIFA competition Recent player demonstrations in Bundesliga matches deserve applause, not punishment“He said. Then to emphasize the always committed position of FIFA against racism and discrimination of any kind.”We must all say no to racism and any form of discrimination. We should all say no to violence and any form of violence. “

The world soccer body declared to understand “fully” the depth of feelings and concerns expressed by many footballers “in light of the circumstances” that surrounded “the tragic death” of George Floyd.

The German Football Federation It is based on the prohibition of any message or religious or personal political image to sanction these players. However, the highest body of football, based in Zurich, has left the following message: “The FIFA fully understands the depth of sentiment and concerns expressed by many footballers in light of the tragic circumstances of the case George Floyd. The application of the laws of the game approved by IFAB competition organizers are left, who must use common sense and take into account the context surrounding the events. “

From the control committee of the DFB stated that “the party itself must remain free of political statements or messages of any kind. Fair and competitive play on the field should be the focus. Of course, there are opportunities before and after the game for this kind of thing. “